272: Civil War Gold Suspension Medal

Description

Amazingly detailed gold and enameled 3-piece pin. Top banner has overlaid leaves with A.M.D.C., center scroll reads The Sweeney Medal with S.C.C. backing. The bottom shield is highly decorated with scrolls, olive branches, crossed rifles, cannon ball stand, and both the American and Confederate flags in full color. It reads The Civil War/1861 -1865/Fort Sumter/ Antietam/Gettyburg/Chattanooga/Appomattox. Inscribed on verso Awarded to S Theodore Henry / June 24th, 1907

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